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  "name": "Trop Jr",
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  "location": "Melbourne, VIC",
  "venue": "The Astor",
  "summary": "Australian short film festival for filmmakers aged 15 and under. The 2026 signature item is MAP, and the Melbourne grand final is invitation only.",
  "websiteUrl": "https://www.tropfest.com/tropjr",
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  "festival": {
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    "startDate": "2026-12-04",
    "endDate": "2026-12-04"
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  "submissions": {
    "text": "Opens Aug · Closes Oct",
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    "deadline": "2026-10-23"
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  "updatedAt": "2026-11-09T01:06:57Z",
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  "url": "https://film-festivals.au/festivals/trop-jr"
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